Bullying Assembly

Protecting School Children From Being Bullied

School bullying is not a new phenomenon, but it is one that people are finally taking seriously. For years many teachers, parents and other authority figures considered bullying to be just another stage of growing up. Social media has made it much easier to dispel the myth that bullying is harmless. It is now known that bullying can lead to poor performance in school, depression and even suicide. Numerous acts of violence have been blamed by the perpetrators as payback for the bullying they previously endured.

To reduce the amount of bullying that occurs, and to give bullied students the assistance they need, many schools around the country are scheduling anti-bullying school assemblies. This type of event encourages children to feel more comfortable discussing how they have been treated. It may also help to educate the ones who are bullying to realize the damage they can cause.

A single bullying assembly is not enough to create lasting change. Initiating bullying speakers for schools may prevent the teasing and aggression before it begins. When mixed with strict anti-bullying policies, it gives children the opportunity to no longer feel like helpless victims. They will also know that they are not alone because they can hear from others, both their classmates and older students, who have experienced the same problems.

Continuing the process by enacting anti bullying programs for high schools will ensure that every child is able to go to school every day without feeling at risk. It is the only way to be certain that each student will have the chance to concentrate on their classes and obtain their diploma. No one should ever have their futures diminished or taken away because of the spiteful words and bodily threats of their fellow students.

There is no reason or acceptable excuse for bullying behavior. Students who are bullies are often aware that their actions are wrong and should stop, but many will continue if schools do not enact and enforce no-tolerance policies. All school districts must take the issue seriously. Not only because it is important to the welfare of their students, but because they can be held responsible for the impact bullying has on their students. Many schools across the country have already lost lawsuits filed by the parents of bullied children. Without a clear policy in place, and proof of their effort to control the situation, any school may be considered responsible for the damage caused when a child is bullied.